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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Kitchen Assistant

Salary Range
£15,489 - £15,489
£1,291 - £1,291 / mo

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Location Base
Islington, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Guaranteed hours. Paid every 2 weeks.


Be part of an engaging and vibrant kitchen team. We work with fresh ingredients, prepared daily serving up lunch and dinner. No experience needed - we will train you up!


Perks of being part of Wahaca and DF Tacos:

  • Free meal on every shift
  • Flight to Mexico after 2 years for everyone!
  • 4 weeks paid off after 5 years
  • Our very own Chef Competition and a chance to visit Mexico!
  • 70% off food for you and 3 friends at all Wahaca's (and at DF Tacos too!)
  • Annual company 'Fiestaval'(we close all our restaurants for a day full of funfair rides, music, food, drinks and more)! plus regular socials with your team
  • £100 to spend at Wahaca when you pass your probation
  • Earn bonuses of up to £1000, through training, developing and referring!
  • Free English lessons
  • Opportunities to grow and develop within our brands

What you will be doing:

  • Ensure the crockery and cutlery is clean and ready for service
  • Help chefs with food prep when needed
  • Set up and close down the wash up area
  • Maintain clean and safe workstation
  • Work as a team to support each other and have fun
  • Typical shift patterns involve days, evenings and occasional doubles such as: 8-4pm, 4-11.30pm

Who are we?

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK and business still driven by its founders Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner). We are deeply values driven, our Teams are at the core of everything we do.


What's next?

  • We will contact you for a chat on the phone.
  • Meet the team and show us your willingness to learn and positive attitude.
  • Once you're in, let the journey begin!

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across Wahaca's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15,489 - £15,489 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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